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We are excited to partner with ADGA to attract top talent for Senior Systems Integration Engineer.
This job posting is a new position within our organization.
Job Description
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ADGA is seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineer for an immediate opportunity to support an upcoming initiative focused on the development of a new Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) and Uncrewed Aerial Systems capability.
This position will play a key role in designing, integrating, and delivering complex defence systems.
You will bridge operational requirements and technical solutions, ensuring that C-UAS capabilities are effective, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture and military needs.
Tasks include:
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop C-UAS use cases, technical requirements and integration solutions aligned with operational requirements;
Participate in national and international standards Working Groups (WG), program meetings, and domain-specific conferences to support the evolution of C-UAS capabilities;
Develop and maintain integration strategies for Land Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Target Acquisition (LC5ISRT) C-UAS capabilities;
Design, develop, and maintain procedures for verification and validation of components and system integration;
Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Software, Computer, Systems, Electrical, or a related technical discipline)
Must hold a valid Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in a Canadian province or territory
Ability to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience as a System Engineer on Military C4ISR systems. (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance)
Minimum of 8 years of experience including analysis, design, and/or implementation of solutions in one or more of the following areas:
Command, control, communications, and information systems within distributed or client/server environments
System management solutions (tools and processes) for communication and information systems and/or ISTAR systems
Minimum of 8 years of experience in:
System integration, verification, and validation of hardware and software components (COTS and/or custom-developed) within new or existing systems
Real-time or distributed systems environments
System lifecycle management for communication and information systems or ISTAR systems
Minimum of 4 years of experience developing technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in Information Technology, Information Management, or engineering domains
Demonstrated experience:
Communicating IT frameworks and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Providing expert advice and recommendations to support senior management decision-making
Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT systems, frameworks, and strategies
Conducting strategic, operational, and tactical planning aligned with organizational objectives
Additional Information
The posted salary reflects an employee compensation model; consultant rates will be adjusted accordingly. Consultants will be required to hold a Controlled Goods clearance and Insurance.
Familiarity with aviation, uncrewed aerial systems, and robotics domains to support integration planning aligned with operational requirements is considered a strong asset.
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